Bethany Lutheran College today named Matt Fletcher as the new head men’s basketball coach. Fletcher comes to Bethany after spending the last three seasons at Upper Iowa (NCAA II) as the associate head coach a year ago (2015-16) and an assistant the first two seasons (2013-15). During each of Fletcher’s three years with UIU, the
Wardenburg Joins Southern Utah Men’s Basketball Staff
Southern Utah University men’s basketball coach Todd Simon has announced the addition of assistant coach John Wardenburg to the Thunderbird staff. “John brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and experience to the program,” SUU head basketball coach Todd Simon said about Wardenburg. “He is tremendously respected in the Utah basketball community and beyond. Our student
OFFICIAL: Doty Named Head Coach at Graceland University
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted yesterday… Graceland University Athletic Director Joe Worlund announced the hiring of Craig Doty to the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2016-17 season. “We are extremely excited to welcome Craig Doty, a tremendously successful NJCAA coach, to the Yellowjacket Athletics family. In 4 years at
Shearon Joins Fresno Pacific Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Fresno Pacific head men’s basketball coach C.J. Haydock has announced the addition of A.J. Shearonto his coaching staff. Shearon comes to FPU after coaching locally at Liberty High School – Bakersfield where he led the Patriots to three league championships and one valley title. “We are thrilled with the addition of A.J. to our staff,” said Haydock. “A.J. is
Interim Tag Lifted For Ryan Cain As Men’s Basketball Coach at Keene State
Ryan Cain has been named as the next head coach of the Keene State College men’s basketball team, it was announced today by Vice President for Student Affairs and Interim Director of Athletics Kemal Atkins. “Ryan continues to prove that he is a winner,” said Atkins. “Despite injuries that forced a change in style, he
CSU Bakersfield Announces Contract Extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Rod Barnes
CSU Bakersfield Athletics Director Kenneth ‘Ziggy’ Siegfried has announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Rod Barnes following the conclusion of a historic season for the Roadrunners highlighted by the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance. Under the terms of the new agreement, Barnes will receive a five-year contract extension to remain head coach
Mason Joins Keller’s Staff as Assistant Coach at SFA
Stephen F. Austin head men’s basketball coach Kyle Keller made the first hire for his 2016-17 coaching staff by bringing Wade Mason aboard as one of the ‘Jacks’ new assistant coaches. Mason, who spent the past four seasons at one-time Southland Conference institution Oral Roberts University as an assistant on head coach Scott Sutton’s staff,
Wortham Named Assistant at Montana
Rachi Wortham, the former director of player personnel at Oregon State, has been selected to join the Montana men’s basketball staff as an assistant under Grizzly head coach Travis DeCuire. Rachi (pronounced Rah-shee) comes to Montana after spending two seasons at Oregon State working under former Griz head coach Wayne Tinkle. No stranger to the
OFFICIAL: Bruce Shingler Joins Frank Martin’s Staff at South Carolina
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted this weekend… University of South Carolina men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin announced the hiring of Bruce Shingler as an assistant coach. Shingler recently finished his fourth season as an assistant at Towson. He also has coached at Morgan State and worked with Martin at Kansas State as an
Jim Platt Named Director of Player Development at Tulsa
University of Tulsa Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced today the hiring of Jim Platt as the program’s Director of Player Development/Team Manager. Haith also announced the promotions of Dennis Felton to assistant head coach and Toby Lane to director of scouting. Felton has served as an assistant coach for the last two seasons, while
HOT: Ryan Looney Named Head Basketball Coach at Point Loma
Ryan Looney has been named the newest head coach of Point Loma men’s basketball team, announced Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton on Tuesday, May 3. Looney will become the 14th coach in the history of the PLNU men’s basketball program. “I am beyond thrilled to have Ryan accept our offer to be the next head men’s
The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler featuring Cal State Fullerton Associate Head Coach John Smith
In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler talks with John Smith, Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cal State Fullerton. They discuss the meaning of a coach in a HAMSTER WHEEL (Recruitment, Retention, and Matriculation). Past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler: Episode #1 featuring HoopDirt.com’s “DirtKing” Adam Nelson